Creative Director

As a Creative Director your duties include but not limited to:

Initiate and manage design projects and briefs as required for SMASH!
Maintain and improve SMASH!’s Design culture, branding and visual assets.
Ensure all the creative sub-departments meet their goals
Establish and uphold a regular schedule with the team
Disseminate essential information to the team and manage any schedule changes
Ensure brand compliance and consistent quality across all design collateral
Evaluate the annual budget, formulate project launch plans and identify project risks to other departments
Manage resources and digital collateral material for the convention
Lead, structure and mentor other members of the creative team
Participate and lead in the recruitment processes
Communicates effectively across multiple departments and coordinate with
Develop and streamline solutions for sub-departments.

Essential Skills & Knowledge, Experiences, Qualifications

Contactable on a regular basis online and over the phone
Strong communication skills.
Attend meetings, workshops and activities as required
Available for convention days in Sydney, Australia
Proficiency in written English and a clear and friendly writing style.
Reside in Sydney, Australia.
Easily contactable online & mobile phone.
Proficiency in Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
An eye for good design, illustration, photography and videography.
Understanding different requirements between print and online designs.
Proficiency and access to Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Proficient knowledge in design and video editing, an eye for typesetting, colour and layouts.
Experience in management within a team such as game development or at similar events.
Strong understanding of workflow for graphics, animation, illustration, media and colour theory.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong time management and planning skills to meet deadlines.
Great attention to detail.
Experience in print design.
Ability to give and accept constructive criticism, as well as demonstrate the willingness to help the team grow.
Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and work independently when needed.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge, Experiences, Qualifications